The Hong Kong market opened higher on Tuesday, after a mixed session overnight in the United States.

The Hang Seng Index rose 123.2 points or 0.63 percent to 19,699.81 in the opening minutes.

In New York overnight, the The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 55.39 points, or 0.13 percent, to 43,389.60. The S&P 500 added 23.00 points, or 0.39 percent, to 5,893.62. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 111.69 points, or 0.60 percent, to 18,791.81. (Xinhua)